The Manipulated
TV-MA2025•50m•8.3/10
CrimeDrama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.3/10(140)
Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
Production
Studio Dragon, CJ ENM, Simplex Films
Language
KO
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 5, 2025
Last Aired
December 3, 2025
Networks
Disney+
Created By
Oh Sang-ho
Trailers & Videos
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-11-05
Taejoong, a deliveryman dreaming of opening a flower café, is arrested for murder. His loved ones race to prove his innocence but will it be enough?
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-11-05
Taejoong endures brutal life in prison with things going worse but begins to find inspiration again until a new inmate reveals a shocking truth.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-11-05
Yohan, the CEO of a powerful company, receives a troubling call. Meanwhile, Taejoong embarks on a dangerous mission, meticulously plotting every step.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-11-05
Taejoong meticulously plots his escape despite relentless harassment. Overcoming obstacles, his plan begins to form but unexpected challenges arise.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-11-12
Yohan's business is exposed, revealing a shocking truth. Unaware, Taejoong is trapped in a game: a race with 12 criminals in a mysterious location.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-11-12
No rules, just racers ready to risk it all. Taejoong enters a deadly competition with a secret plan, but will he survive?
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-11-19
Taejoong uncovers clues about the mastermind behind his case, uncovering the next victim while guard Yang Cheolhwan and Detective Hwang join forces.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-11-19
Taejoong teams up with others to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, the culprit discovers Taejoong is still alive and Yohan proceeds with his plan.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2025-11-26
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2025-11-26
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2025-12-03
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2025-12-03
Cast
Ji Chang-wook
Park Tae-jung
Doh Kyung-soo
Ahn Yo-han
Lee Kwang-soo
Baek Do-kyeong
Jo Yoon-soo
Noh Eun-bi
Kim Jong-soo
Noh Yong-sik
Yang Dong-geun
Yeo Deok-su
Lee Jong-hyun
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